Tips and Helpful Recommendations to Maintain Your Vehicle Windshield

Your vehicle needs a clear and fully intact windshield without cracks that can get in the way of you seeing the road and other traffic. When your windshield gets damaged from rocks, ice, or other road debris, it is important that you get it repaired as soon as possible to keep your vehicle safe for the road. Here are some tips and recommendations to help you take care of your vehicle windshield and get it replaced when it becomes damaged.

Repair or Replace Your Windshield

One of the best practices you can take on your vehicle maintenance is to watch out for the windshield and its condition. Preventative maintenance is key with any type of vehicle, and your windshield is no different. If you get a rock chip in your windshield, have it sealed and repaired as soon as possible. However, if your windshield is cracked before you even have time to look at a repair or a repair is not an option, you need to order a new windshield.

Fortunately, there are local windshield replacement businesses that can quickly change your windshield within a short time or come to your home or office to do it while you are otherwise occupied. Let them know your vehicle's make and model along with the year so they can match your vehicle with the right new windshield. If you have any extra features on your vehicle's windshield, they will need to ensure the replacement is the same. For example, if your windshield includes a display of the vehicle's speed or an alert system, your new windshield needs to be compatible. 

Protect Your New Windshield

After you have your windshield installed, make sure you protect it as the adhesive fully cures and dries over the next couple of days. Your windshield technician may recommend you not drive your vehicle for the first hour to let the adhesive dry. Then, there is likely going to be some tape attached onto the top portion of your new windshield to hold it in place. Leave it there for the next two days and resist the urge to peel off the tape too soon. This tape is to help hold the windshield secure during the adhesive drying period.

Watch where and how you drive your vehicle over the next few days. Avoid excessively bumpy roads or potholes during your drives, as these can cause your windshield to come loose. And it is a good idea to keep your vehicle windows cracked a small amount to eliminate the air pressure build-up in your vehicle when you shut the door. High air pressure can be strong enough to pop your new windshield loose around its adhesive.

If you have chips or cracks in your windshield, contact an auto glass replacement service near you.

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